CITY OF BEAVERTON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: March 4th, 2014 4:03 PM
The City of Beaverton is currently seeking up to six community members to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Update Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Members of the committee will work closely with the city's award-winning Beaverton Community Vision program to make recommendations on community outreach strategies and updates to the economy and housing elements of Beaverton's Comprehensive Plan.
"This important advisory committee will work collaboratively with the dedicated volunteers that are working tirelessly to bring our community's vision to life," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "Through the support of committees like this one, we can prioritize our planning efforts to ensure the city's economic vitality, livability and vibrancy."
Members of the CAC will review draft materials and preview upcoming activities. The CAC will also be responsible for relaying information between the committee and community groups.
Those interested in serving on the CAC should have the following:
* Ability to represent the interests of a local community group or organization
* Strong interest in and understanding of the public involvement process
* Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse perspectives and experiences
* Willingness to contribute to successful group work
* Ability to commit 2-3 hours every quarter, plus preparation for quarterly meetings; public involvement events; and potentially additional subcommittee meetings
* Live, work and/or go to school in the City of Beaverton
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of Community Development and Mayor's Office staff. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 31. For an application or more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/ComprehensivePlan2035.
In 2014, the city will oversee a 5-Year update to its Community Vision program as well as the Comprehensive Plan update. Due to the similar timelines for both projects, the city will take advantage of opportunities to coordinate community outreach efforts. Ideas and feedback gathered throughout the year will inform both the Vision Update and the Comprehensive Plan Update.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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"This important advisory committee will work collaboratively with the dedicated volunteers that are working tirelessly to bring our community's vision to life," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "Through the support of committees like this one, we can prioritize our planning efforts to ensure the city's economic vitality, livability and vibrancy."
Members of the CAC will review draft materials and preview upcoming activities. The CAC will also be responsible for relaying information between the committee and community groups.
Those interested in serving on the CAC should have the following:
* Ability to represent the interests of a local community group or organization
* Strong interest in and understanding of the public involvement process
* Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse perspectives and experiences
* Willingness to contribute to successful group work
* Ability to commit 2-3 hours every quarter, plus preparation for quarterly meetings; public involvement events; and potentially additional subcommittee meetings
* Live, work and/or go to school in the City of Beaverton
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of Community Development and Mayor's Office staff. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 31. For an application or more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/ComprehensivePlan2035.
In 2014, the city will oversee a 5-Year update to its Community Vision program as well as the Comprehensive Plan update. Due to the similar timelines for both projects, the city will take advantage of opportunities to coordinate community outreach efforts. Ideas and feedback gathered throughout the year will inform both the Vision Update and the Comprehensive Plan Update.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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